IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for HDFC Bank, JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB branch in JALANDHAR. The 11-digit IFSC HDFC0000340 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with HDFC Bank at the JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For HDFC Bank's JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB branch, the IFSC HDFC0000340 breaks down as follows: HDFC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000340 identifies this particular branch.

About HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch in Jalandhar. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, HDFC0000340.

Branch details at a glance

About the Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch

The Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch of HDFC Bank is situated at MODEL TOWN,JALANDHARJALANDHARPUNJAB144001. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code HDFC0000340 is used.

Why every HDFC Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0000340 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC HDFC0000340 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch

Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB, the IFSC HDFC0000340 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch can access most of HDFC Bank's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC HDFC0000340

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0000340

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC HDFC0000340 across all three.

How to use IFSC HDFC0000340 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to HDFC Bank's JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC HDFC0000340.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as HDFC Bank and the branch as JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0000340 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to HDFC Bank JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB (IFSC HDFC0000340)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0000340 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC HDFC0000340 for HDFC Bank – JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC HDFC0000340

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at HDFC Bank – JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0000340. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC HDFC0000340 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC HDFC0000340

HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC HDFC0000340 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HDFC0000340 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC HDFC0000340

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to HDFC Bank – JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: HDFC0000340.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Reaching the branch

The Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch sits at MODEL TOWN,JALANDHARJALANDHARPUNJAB144001. If you are travelling from outside Jalandhar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9815331111 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC HDFC0000340 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC HDFC0000340 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm HDFC0000340 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9815331111.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Jalandhar - Model Town - Punjab branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HDFC0000340, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: HDFC0000340 is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, JALANDHAR - MODEL TOWN - PUNJAB branch, in JALANDHAR, PUNJAB. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.